Project LeAP: Learning in astronomy and physics

Abstract

The aim of the project was to raise awareness of problem-based learning (PBL) in physics through the development of exemplars relevant to the HE context in the UK, and through road shows and seminars on the background to PBL. There is also a LeAP web site devoted to Physics PBL. The project was carried out in collaboration with partners in Hertfordshire, Reading and Sheffield and the results published by the Physical Sciences Subject Centre as a practice guide to PBL in Physical Sciences. This article will discuss some of the evidence gathered by the project on PBL in physics worldwide, and report on some of the implementations that are beginning supported by the project as well as future developments in the Physics Innovations Centre for Excellence.